With the second of two embolizations behind him, Jeremy is pushing forward. The doctors believe they were able to shut down about 75 % of the AVM which will make the resection of the AVM less risky. The belief is that this should go well. So we set our sights on Wednesday and work toward taking positive thoughts, feelings of encouragement, and a wellspring of prayer support into the OR for what will hopefully be the third and final procedure.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the cards and letters sent to Jeremy…I read all of them to him and he listens to every word...please keep them coming... they are a great source of encouragement in the difficult moments and celebration in the moments when we have just gotten over another hurdle…they really are helping him get better!!!!!!
The days seem to see-saw…
Thursday was a very difficult day for Jeremy…he was so sad, he slept a lot…his face was sad and his tears rolled down his cheeks...I think it is starting to hit him how much his life has changed…I simple held him…what better place then mamas arms……
Friday was a great day with Jeremy...he was awake and interactive. My brother Steve came in with my mother...and Jeremy thought Steve was the funniest thing ever…he was LAUGHING!!!!!!
Saturday Jeremy continued to make strives......he shows flickers of his sense of humor...and yes does he does think he's funny..... continues to make strives.....he shows flickers of his sense of humor....and yes does he think he's funny
Unfortunately the night was a bit much...the weekend night nurse gave him an ambien...why I don't know...but oh man…he was off the wall...it work the opposite on him...:(
Needless to say there will be no more Ambien…and Sunday night with our regular medication regime he went to sleep early and slept like a baby.
Sunday night we had a heart to heart......he was shaking his head yes and no to questions. I asked him if he could hear us when he was unconscious in the days after the initial bleed and he shook yes, asked if it made him mad...he shook no....I asked him if it made him sad and he said yes....that made me sad for him.
Well, the week has started and the time is drawing closer for his BIG surgery. In order to remove the AVM the doctors will have to approach his midbrain and some very key areas. Precision is essential...I’ve got to say I am very nervous……it is his last surgery (hopefully). He has worked so hard to reach this level of his recovery…in the spirit of the season I would be beyond grateful if he could maintain his progress following the removal of the AVM. So again I ask everyone to lift him up in your thoughts and prayers…so that he will glide through this one easily.....
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